Membership

Membership

Join Solace

Solace has a range of memberships to suit everyone, whether you’re at the start of your career, an established professional or a Chief Executive working in local government.

Being a member of Solace not only grants you access to our network of over 1600 like-minded professionals; it also offers an array of other benefits including:

Exclusive event invites including access to select free events

Discounts on events, development days and skills days

Sector-leading support

Regular policy updates and industry news

The opportunity to get involved in policy networks

Personal career development services

Bespoke organisational development training

Membership Categories

Early Career Leader

If you’re in the first three years of your leadership journey within local government or the public sector, Early Career Leader membership is the perfect way to get the advice and professional support you’ll need.

As an Early Career Leader member, you will:

Have access to a range of learning and development programmes to help you take the next steps in your career

Established Leader

This membership category is best suited to those with at least 3 years’ leadership & management experience who are looking to take the next step to a more influential leadership role within the sector.

As an Established Leader, you will be able to:

Leverage relationships within the Solace network

Take advantage of our Development and Skills days tailored specifically to your level of membership

Apply for our industry-leading programme Springboard, designed for rising stars within the sector

Executive Leader

Designed for Executive Directors, Managing Directors, Chief Executives and individuals working in equivalent roles, Executive Leader membership is ideally suited to your needs, whether you’re ready to take on your next challenge or are looking to develop yourself in your existing role.

Benefits of Executive Leader membership include:

Opportunities to expand your network of public and private sector professionals

The chance to add to sector debate at the highest level

Access to unique learning and development opportunities such as our signature Ignite programme

What do I do if I no longer want to be a Solace member?

All cancellation requests should be made in writing to membership@solace.org.uk. Please refer to our membership terms and conditions for further information.

What are the terms and conditions regarding Solace Membership?

Registration and Renewal

1.1 Solace membership is for a period of 12 months

1.2 Memberships renew automatically unless cancelled in advance

1.3 All membership subscription invoices become payable 14 days after the invoice date or renewal date, whichever is later.

1.4 New membership registrations have a 14 day cooling off period from the date of invoice, during which time there is the right to cancel at no charge. If membership is cancelled within the 14 day cooling off period any payments already made will be refunded. Please allow up to 14 days for the refund to be processed.

1.5 We will provide 30 days’ notice of membership renewal, during which time you have the right to cancel at no charge. If cancellation is made during this period, any payments already made against the renewal will be refunded. Please allow up to 14 days for the refund to be processed.

Payment

2.1 If you choose to pay online using a credit/debit card after 1st April 2019, the card details provided will be used to automatically pay your subscription at the time membership renewal is due. You can update these at anytime in your profile settings.

2.2 If you are paying by international transfer please note that reverse charge rules apply

Cancellation

3.1 There is no repayment of subscriptions for early cancellation and any amounts unpaid at the point of cancellation outside of the cooling off period become immediately due.

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